WeThinkCode and Spatialedge partner to empower the next generation of data engineers. Software development academy WeThinkCode has rolled out its data engineering elective, in partnership with Spatialedge. The course, introduced as part of WeThinkCode’s 2024 curriculum expansion, was designed and delivered in close partnership with Spatialedge, whose experience in solving real-world, data-driven challenges helped shape…
Shenzhen Transsion Holdings, the biggest seller of mobile phones in Africa, is weighing a second listing in Hong Kong, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Transsion is in talks with advisers about an offering that could raise about US$1-billion, though the exact size, as well as timing, hasn’t been determined, the people said,…
This week’s top tender advertisements for the ICT sector are dominated by SITA, RAF and SARS. It’s a quiet week on National Treasury’s eTenders Portal, with fewer requests being posted, many of which feature low-value requirements and short turnaround times. For the ICT sector, however, this week’s top advertisements are dominated by the State IT…
Reserve Bank govenor Lesetja Kganyago The South African Reserve Bank has released a position paper outlining how it intends carrying out its national payments ecosystem modernisation programme. According to Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago, the programme’s objectives include developing and establishing a national payments utility, increasing competition, and ensuring cash is no longer the only…
ITWeb contributor Phillip de Wet. We need, not to use too strong a term, a hero. Someone who can step into a hard job that comes with a toxic legacy because the future demands it. We need that person (or, preferably, mid-sized organisation) because we’re headed straight towards a set of internet regulations that are…
Cash-strapped public broadcaster the SABC has proposed applying to national treasury for a VAT exemption on TV licence fees in an effort to boost its finances. According to a report by News24 (paywall) on Monday, approval of the exemption will not decrease the amount people pay for their TV licence, as the SABC will keep…
South African enterprises are rapidly integrating generative AI (GenAI) into their operations, but most are doing so without formal strategies, dedicated leadership, or the infrastructure required to maximise value and minimise risk. This is the key finding of the newly released South African Generative AI Roadmap 2025, based on a study by World Wide Worx…
Thami Dineka, Managing Director of KTS Cyber Security. (Image: Supplied) In today’s fast-paced digital world, business development in technology is no longer a linear function – it is a strategic, data-driven, network-leveraging discipline that determines whether a company leads, follows or fades. As we stand at the intersection of innovation and socio-economic transformation, especially within the…
Microsoft has issued an alert about “active attacks” on server software used by government agencies and businesses to share documents within organisations, and recommended security updates that customers should apply immediately. The FBI in the US said on Sunday it is aware of the attacks and is working closely with its federal and private-sector partners,…
Professor HB Klopper, academic head at Belgium Campus iTversity. Technology and business are converging at an unprecedented pace. The swift transition into what some call the fifth industrial revolution, almost leapfrogging the fourth, presents us with a remarkable opportunity to fundamentally reimagine our approach to business operations. In this fifth revolution, the promise is of…
